Friday, January 30, 2026

South African Indie Studio Launches GrowBud, a Desktop Cannabis Game Blending Productivity and Play

Make Games Play launches GrowBud, a desktop cannabis grow game that runs as a sidebar while you work, blending productivity-friendly play with plant simulation.

PRETORIA, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, January 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South African indie studio **Make Games Play** has launched *GrowBud*, a desktop-based cannabis cultivation game designed to run as a

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Strong Room Door Audit Checklist (2026): What Insurers and Security Auditors Expect

Insurer-ready 2026 checklist for strong room doors: standards, installation proof, access controls, monitoring, and maintenance records.

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, January 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As insurers tighten underwriting criteria and security audits become more evidence-driven, strong room doors are receiving increased scrutiny across retail, banking, logistics, and industrial environments.

Businesses that store cash, valuables, firearms, sensitive records, or high-value stock are

Friday, January 16, 2026

Learners urged to have a clear plan as 2026 school year gets underway

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged learners across the country to approach the 2026 school year with renewed focus, discipline and a commitment to academic excellence. 

In a series of back-to-school messages shared on its

SA concerned by developments in Iran

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Presidency says the South African government is following the developments in Iran with concern.

The reports of unrest and the subsequent loss of life are concerning, said the Presidency in a statement, and South Africa urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint.

“South Africa firmly believes that the right to peaceful protest, freedom of expression, and freedom of association are universal human rights that must be upheld without exception.

“We therefore call on the Iranian authorities to ensure that citizens exercise their right to protest in peace,” it said.

Sustainable peace and stability can only be achieved through solutions that centre the agency of the Iranian people. – SAnews.gov.za

Festive season stats show a 5% reduction in fatal crashes

Preliminary data from the 2025/26 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign indicates a five percent reduction in both fatalities and crashes when compared to the same period last year.

“This year, a total of 1 427 fatalities were recorded

Sunday, December 21, 2025

South Africa defends immigration enforcement, engages US over data allegations

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its immigration laws and upholding national sovereignty, while indicating that allegations involving the private data of United States officials will be addressed through diplomatic channels.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the

BMA ensures law enforcement at ports of entry

The enhanced security measures implemented by the Border Management Authority (BMA) across the country’s ports of entry are ensuring that law transgressors are stopped in their tracks.

This operation is part of a strengthened multi-